How to Put Images Side by Side in WordPress (Easily)

Do you want to put images side by side in your WordPress content?

Often beginners struggle to find how to put two pictures next to each other in their WordPress posts and pages.

In this step-by-step guide, we will show how to easily put images side by side in WordPress (without writing any code).

Why Add Images Side by Side in WordPress?

Adding images side by side can enhance the visual appeal of your WordPress website by creating a more interesting layout.

Side-by-side images can also help make efficient use of your website space, as you will be able to fit more visuals within a limited area.

For example, if you have a photography website, then arranging images side by side will allow you to make full use of your WordPress page by displaying pictures in an aesthetically-pleasing way.

Moreover, sometimes you may want users to compare two images on your WordPress blog. Placing them side by side will make it easier for them to analyze and understand the differences between the images.

Having said that, let’s see how to easily put images side by side in WordPress.

For this tutorial, we will be showing two different methods, and you can use the links below to jump to the method of your choice:

Method 1: Add Images Side by Side in WordPress Using the Block Editor

If you are looking for a simple way to add images side by side using the Gutenberg block editor, then this method is for you.

The block editor has a special Gallery block that lets you easily display images in rows and columns.

First, you’ll need to create a new post/page or edit an existing one to open the content editor. Once you are there, click the ‘+’ button in the top left corner of the screen to open up the block menu.

From here, simply locate and add the Gallery block to the page or post.

After that, you can easily add images to your gallery block from the computer by clicking the ‘Upload’ button.

You can also select images from your WordPress media library by clicking on the ‘Media Library’ button.

As you can see, we’ve added 2 images to our Gallery block, and WordPress has automatically positioned them side by side.

If you decide to add a third image, then you’ll have to click the ‘Add’ button from the block toolbar at the top.

This will open the media library, where you can add a third image to your Gallery block. Once you do that, you’ll see that WordPress has now simply resized the images to automatically place them side by side.

However, if you decide to place a fourth image into the Gallery block, then that image will be placed under the other images.

To sort this out, you can change the number of images WordPress should include side by side in a single column.

For instance, if you want two images side by side and two more beneath them, you can set the Columns to 2.

You can also crop images so that they align, adjust image sizes, link them to different pages, and change the background color from the block panel.

For detailed instructions, you may want to see our beginner’s guide on how to create an image gallery in WordPress.

Once you are done, don’t forget to click the ‘Update’ or ‘Publish’ button to store your changes.

Now visit your website to view the images side by side.

Method 2: Add Images Side by Side in WordPress Using a Plugin

If you are using the old classic WordPress editor, or if you want to create more complex galleries than the default Gallery block, then this method is for you.

We recommend using Envira Gallery because it is the best WordPress gallery plugin.

First, you’ll need to install and activate the Envira Gallery plugin. For more details, check out our step-by-step guide on how to install a WordPress plugin.

Upon activation, head over to the Envira Gallery » Add New page in your WordPress dashboard.

Once you are there, you’ll need to give your new gallery a title. We’ve called ours ‘Example Gallery’.

After that, upload the images you want to use from the computer by clicking the ‘Select Files From Your Computer’ button.

To upload images from the media library, click the ‘Select Files from Other Sources’ button.

Once you’ve uploaded the images, scroll down to the Gallery section to view them.

From here, you can give your images a title and alt text. The title appears below your image when the user brings their mouse cursor over it.

The title also appears below the image in the lightbox popup mode, which we will take a look at in a moment.

To edit the title and alt text, click the ‘Edit’ button on an image in the gallery.

You can then change the title of your image and also enter alt text, as this is helpful for your WordPress site’s SEO.

If your title describes the image, then you can simply repeat it for the alt text.

Once you are done, please make sure you click the ‘Save Metadata’ button before closing the window.

If you fail to do so, then any changes you made won’t be saved in the gallery.

Finally, scroll back to the top of the page and click the ‘Publish’ button to save the image gallery you just created.

After that, head over to the WordPress page or post where you want to add it.

Once you are there, click the ‘+’ button in the top left corner of the screen to open the block menu.

From here, locate and add the Envira Gallery block to the page/post.

Next, you’ll have to select the gallery that you created from the dropdown menu in the block itself.

Now to display the images in the gallery side by side, head over to the block panel on the right corner of the screen.

From here, scroll down to the ‘Select Layout’ section and choose the number of columns from the dropdown menu. Your images will now be displayed side by side on the WordPress page.

You can also change the gallery margins, enable isotope, and configure lightbox settings from the block panel.

Once you are done, don’t forget to click the ‘Publish’ or ‘Update’ button to store your settings.

Now visit your website to view the images displayed side by side.

The user can now click on any image to see the full-sized version in a lightbox.

Moreover, they can scroll through the images using the lightbox, too.

If you want to add more images to your gallery, then you can go back to it by visiting Envira Gallery » All Galleries page in your WordPress dashboard.

Once you are there, simply click on the name of your gallery to edit it.

Any changes you make to your gallery will appear wherever you’ve placed it in your posts, pages, or sidebars. You don’t need to add it to these again.

Tip: If you are using the classic editor instead of the block editor, you can still use Envira Gallery.

You’ll see an ‘Add Gallery’ button above the classic editor that you can use to add an existing gallery to your post.

Once you are done, don’t forget to click the ‘Publish’ or ‘Update’ button to store your settings.

We hope this tutorial helped you learn how to put images side by side in WordPress. You might also want to go through our guide on how to align images in the WordPress block editor and our comprehensive list of the must-have WordPress plugins (expert pick) to help grow your business.

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